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Allentown residents are reporting many issues related to the number and size of trucks that travel through town each day. These photographs taken by residents show the type of trucks that are seen on borough streets each day. Municipal officials have said they are working to address the issues.
onmouth County’s top elected official said this week that the Department of Public Works and Engineering “would like to help resolve” Allentown’s issues with trucks passing through the borough “and is open to discussing this matter with all parties involved to develop improvement alternatives.” Monmouth County Freeholder Director Tom Arnone made the comment in response to an inquiry from the Examiner about the situation residents are facing on a daily basis. Allentown residents have expressed frustration and concern about large trucks getting stuck on the borough’s small streets, in some instances causing damage to properties. Patricia Brown of Church Street discussed the residents’ concerns in a Nov. 1 letter she sent to Arnone and other county officials. Brown’s letter was made part of the public record during a recent meeting of the mayor and Borough Council. Brown wrote, in part, that “I decided to write to you to share my concerns and those of residents who have contacted me regarding recent traffic issues, which people have considered reaching a crisis state. “… The detour for the construction along Davis Station, Burlington Path and Sharon Station roads (in Upper Freehold Township) has brought these conversations forward. Any time there is new construction in the areas around Allentown, we pay the price, especially with more truck traffic. “Even with business shutdowns and people working from home due to COVID-19, the constant traffic corridor continues through Allentown with the heavy construction trucks and tractor-trailers. Amazon tractor-trailers (heading to and from an Amazon facility in Robbinsville) are still a daily issue,” Brown wrote.
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in the overuse of alcohol and drugs. emotional stress on a longer-term, ongoing This is a crisis unlike anything we have basis. ever seen before, and by working with In addition to the helpline and texting the New Jersey State Department of Hu- services, residents also have access to criman Services, the people of New Jersey sis counseling and virtual support groups. have resources available to help them get The MHANJ is offering a variety of through this unprecedented time. support groups, including sessions for To assist residents in navigating emo- teachers, parents, seniors, healthcare worktional issues related to COVID-19, the ers and teenagers. The full schedule of MHANJ is providing support services groups can be found at https://www.mhanj. through the New Jersey Hope and Healing org/njhope/ Crisis Counseling Program. The NJ MentalHealthCares call line Residents can reach and texting services are trained staff through a GUEST COLUMN equipped to serve Spanvariety of free and conish-speaking residents of • fidential services offered New Jersey. The MHANJ through the NJ Mentalalso offers virtual support ROBERT KLEY HealthCares Help Line groups for the Spanishby calling 866-202-HELP speaking community. (4357) or texting NJHOPE to 51684 from The mission of the New Jersey Hope 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week. and Healing Crisis Counseling Program, The MHANJ team can provide emo- which was established by the New Jersey tional support via phone or chat, includ- Department of Human Services Division ing a referral to a specific program or of Mental Health and Addiction Services, crisis counselor. Through the texting ser- is to assist individuals and communities vice, people may also opt in for comfort- in recovering from the effects of disasters ing and nurturing care messages delivered through the provision of community-based via mobile phone to help them cope with outreach and psycho-educational services.
The program supports short-term interventions that involve the counseling goals of assisting affected individuals in understanding their current situation and reactions, mitigating stress, assisting in reviewing their recovery options, promoting the use or development of coping strategies, providing emotional support, and encouraging linkages with other individuals and agencies who may help in their recovery process. These services are provided free of charge through the New Jersey Hope and Healing Crisis Counseling program. The Mental Health Association in New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is offering the Crisis Counseling Program through a FEMA/SAMHSA grant. For more information about available online virtual support groups and to stay connected, visit www.mhanj.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Officials announce New Jersey’s COVID-19 vaccination plan Gov. Phil Murphy and New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli have announced the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan, which they said is designed to provide equitable access to approved vaccines, achieve maximum community protection and build public trust in advance of an approved vaccine “The strategic and efficient deployment of a vaccine will be critical to our continued fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and is a key tool in our recovery,” Murphy was quoted as saying in a press release. “While we will welcome one or more COVID-19 vaccines, we are not going to simply rush forward. We will be as methodical and deliberate in our approaches to a vaccination plan as we have been in every aspect of our responses over the past eight months,” the governor said. “The department’s vaccine plan is expected to evolve over time as more details about vaccine availability, timelines, distribution, funding resources and supplies are released,” Persichilli was quoted as saying
in the press release. “Our aspirational goal for a wide-scale vaccination program for New Jersey is to vaccinate 70% of the adult population in a six-month period. The department will follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance on prioritization and further allocation decisions will be made through a health equity lens,” she said. New Jersey submitted its draft COVID-19 vaccination plan to the CDC on Oct. 16. The plan calls for an all-of-government approach to a wide-scale vaccination program, according to the press release. “To date, there is no globally approved COVID-19 vaccine. However, there is an expectation a vaccine will become available either by the end of the year or the first quarter of next year under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) pre-approval,” Persichilli said. An EUA allows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to facilitate the availability of unapproved medical product to be
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ody switches have been the focus of many films throughout the years, and in the new film Freaky we get a look at the story of a high school girl who trades bodies with a male serial killer and the hilarity and horror that ensue. The question is, can a film walk the thin line between horror and comedy? The answer is itself a bit freaky and very fresh. The Blissfield Butcher (Vince Vaughn) is on the loose and a community that loves its high school homecoming celebrations will not shut down to prevent the deaths of more kids. Millie (Kathryn Newton) is a high school student who finds herself the butt of a number of jokes. Picked on by other students and even some of the teachers, Millie is trying to recover from the loss of her father a year earlier. Living with her mom and sister and serving as mascot
for the Blissfield Beavers, she is stuck in a rut. That is, until she encounters the Butcher after the homecoming football game. But he is unsuccessful in killing her, and instead the two change places for a day of carnage and some laughs. The catch is, if Millie and the Butcher don’t switch back by the stroke of midnight, Millie will live on in a middleaged man’s body while the butcher will continue to attack, now appearing as a teenage girl. I had high hopes for this effort, despite it being a general plot device that I know has been around for ages. And I was not let down. Freaky slashed its way into my life — killing it, quite literally — on the horror aspect and worked in a more than sufficient amount of humor to distract from the goriest scenes. Director Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day) gives viewers a creative and fresh look at the body-switching genre.
Kathryn Newton in “Freaky”
He is able to deliver scares and gore that never feel too mean, as Newton’s character Millie has been bullied so much you almost don’t worry when she is inhabited by the Butcher. Films that fit in the body-swap narrative are only as good as the actors playing the parts, and in Vaughn and Newton Freaky hits a home run. Vaughn not only calls on his comedic background, but also his more serious roles to develop the serial killer persona. Newton is a revelation as she transitions seamlessly from teenage girl to true bad girl. Along the way, we get treated to supporting performances that shine, including Misha Osherovich and Celeste O’Connor as Millie’s best friends. It’s a young cast
who comes ready to perform and are a perfect fit for the film. Be warned, this is a graphic film and the kills are a bit harsh. It clearly makes the most of its “R” rating and stays in context the entire time. I will see anything Landon does going forward, as everything he’s been involved with has been fresh. Now that he gets a bit freaky too, it’s only the better. Paul’s Grade: B+ Freaky Rated R Stars: Vince Vaughn, Kathryn Newton, Katie Finneran, Alan Ruck Director: Christopher Landon
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Graceland For Elvis Fans, All Roads Lead To The Golden Music Gates By David Cohea, ReMIND Magazine
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t’s been 43 years since Elvis Presley passed, but there will always be a Graceland to welcome us to the place he called home. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the over 10,000-square-foot mansion, which Presley bought in 1957 for $102,500, became his retreat from the clamor of stardom — a place where family was welcome (and stayed). The place is complete with the Jungle Room (a Polynesian-style haunt on the first floor complete with shag carpet on the floor and ceiling), a pool room, a TV room with three TVs, a separate building where his father Vernon managed his personal business, a trophy building stuffed with personal memorabilia, and a racquetball building. The Meditation Garden is where Elvis and many of
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his family members are buried. When Elvis passed in 1977, mourners held a candlelight vigil outside the mansion and repeat the ceremony on every anniversary. Partially to help pay off mounting debts, Graceland opened to the public in 1982. The house remains
as Presley furnished it, but the property has been extensively expanded, with a 200,000-square-foot exhibit and entertainment complex titled Elvis Presley’s Memphis and the 450-room Guest House resort. The mansion is now the second most famous house in the United States (behind only the White House), with over 500,000 visitors a year. Visitors can experience home life as Elvis did, pose at the gate, have a moment of silence at the Meditation Garden, gawk at the impressive wall festooned with gold records, eat good Southern cooking at Vernon’s Smokehouse or classic American fare at Gladys’ Diner (named after Elvis’ parents), and leave a “love letter” on the graffiti wall. Graceland is also home to the world’s largest collection of Elvis memorabilia, with some 1.5 million artifacts and growing. The archives department has cataloged over 50,000 photographs, 3,000 textiles, thousands of documents, and a large collection of furniture, musical instruments, awards, automobiles and other artifacts associated with the personal life and career of Elvis. “Whether you’re an Elvis fan or a music historian, our archive truly allows you to get an appreciation for one of the most iconic entertainers of all time,” says Angie Marchese, Graceland’s vice president of archives and exhibits. Only about 25% of the collection is on display, including the King’s pink and white ’55 Cadillac, all of his gold records and a wide assortment of his trademark jumpsuits. There are also his two private planes: Hound Dog II and Lisa Marie, named after his daughter.
“Fans can literally immerse themselves into every stage of his life from the Presley family tree and the early years in Memphis to his time in the military and in Hollywood,” says Marchese. The highlight at Graceland is Elvis Week, an annual celebration of the movies, music and legacy of the King, normally held each August. The event is timed around the anniversary of Elvis’ passing, and includes appearances by celebrities and musicians, live concerts, panel discussions, parties and fan gatherings.There is also the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest and auctions of Elvis memorabilia, including the new Graceland Elite Auction, offering 30 to 40 of some of the most sought-after Elvis collectibles. It’s hard to see any other musician or celebrity accorded such recognition and celebration. “Elvis is widely considered by fans, historians and even his peers as the first true rock star,” says Marchese. “John Lennon himself once said, ‘Before Elvis, there was nothing.’ That continues to be the case today. You can’t recap musical history without including the highestselling artist of all time. “Elvis essentially paved the way for entertainers today —- not just musicians,” Marchese continues. “He was the first true icon, and his influence can still be seen in so many places.” Some legends grow their vast canopies over a fading memory — as anyone knows who still spins their Elvis LPs, or tends their Elvis shrine, or makes the pilgrimage to Graceland. At Graceland, the King will never die.
Why is Hallmark scheduling not viewer friendly? Question: I’ve noticed that the listings for Hallmark and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries aren’t corresponding with what the channels are now showing. Particularly that the HM&M movies, originally scheduled at 9/8c, are now listed on screen as airing at 10/9c. I am sorry to see that Hallmark is changing times, which is inconvenient in the Central time zone that has late news at 10 p.m./CT. Just wondering why the change and which one to believe. —John W Matt Roush: I consulted my in-house Hallmark expert to confirm this, and it’s true that while as in past years, it had been announced that the new Hallmark Channel movies and new Hallmark Movies & Mysteries movies were airing just an hour apart (Hallmark at 8/7c and HM&M at 9/8c), that has now changed to a 10 p.m./9c start date for the HM&M Christ-
mas originals. Nearly every year, I’ve fielded complaints from viewers about the overlap, having to choose between the last hour of one movie and the first hour of the second (from those unable to record both or either), and this move appears to be the logical fix, not to start one new movie until the other on the opposite channel has finished. An even more logical move, if you ask me, would have been to start one at 7/6c and the other at 9/8c, because staying up till midnight/ET to finish a Hallmark movie seems an awfully big ask. To submit questions to TV Critic Matt Roush, go to: tvinsider.com
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Katheryn Winnick Promises Shocks And Surprises In ABC’s ‘Big Sky’
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he clock is ticking in the atmospheric new thriller Big Sky (ABC, Tuesday). Two sisters have just been kidnapped by a truck driver on an isolated Montana highway. Complicating the crucial early days of the search, the key investigators are caught in a love triangle: Private detectives Cassie Dewell (Kylie Bunbury, When They See Us) and Cody Hoyt (Shooter‘s Ryan Phillippe) must work with his estranged wife, ex-cop Jenny Hoyt (Katheryn Winnick), who, like Cody, has a personal connection to the case. “Jenny and Cassie are in love with the same guy, but they put their personal feelings aside to focus on [the crime],” says Winnick. “They discover they’re very similar in a lot of ways. They’re both determined, strong-willed women who have a mission and their own personal journeys to overcome to be able
to solve the case and find peace within themselves.” They have their differences too, of course. Winnick describes Jenny as “unhinged and unpredictable.” Early on — in a move reminiscent of Winnick’s six-season stint as Norse warrior Lagertha on Vikings — Jenny even slugs her rival! Cassie, on the other hand, is more coolly intuitive. She instantly distrusts an oafish state highway patrolman (John Carroll Lynch), just one of the suspicious locals we’ll meet. “We’ve got some bad seeds and really weird characters,” Winnick teases. “It’s a show that will throw you, shock you, make you laugh, make you cry.” The series is based on the book The Highway and its sequels by C.J. Box, which only hint at the picturesque details of Montana that the show is able to incorporate. “This show and the visuals of this show and the vista of the show and C.J.
Box’s novels are so landscape-dependent that they are going to be breathtaking to watch as much as they are breathtaking in the thriller aspects of the show,” explained Lynch. What the fast-paced drama from executive producer David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies) won’t do is force viewers to wait all season for a resolution. This case — which the trio soon realize may be related to 12 other disappearances near truck stops and linked to human trafficking — is solved in the first five episodes. Then what? “I have a feeling [Jenny is] going to stick around and solve more cases,” Winnick says jokingly. The actress herself is enjoying her time shooting and living in the wilds of Vancouver, which subs for Big Sky Country. “Funny enough, my entire garbage got attacked by a family of bears yesterday,” she reports. “I’m definitely in what could be the mountains of Montana.”
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ew Jersey’s parks, forests, farms, trails, meadows and wildlife habitats are preserved today in large part due to the many individual conservation trailblazers in this state we’re in. Individuals really do make a difference, You may not have heard of Tom Gilmore, but if you live in New Jersey you can be sure your community is a better place because of his tireless efforts to protect natural places and wildlife. Tom, who passed away on Nov. 7 at the age of 74, was a true conservation trailblazer. As head of the New Jersey Audubon Society for nearly 30 years, he had a strong appreciation of the importance of nature in our lives and he made an extraordinary impact on safeguarding it. Tom came to New Jersey Audubon in 1983 after serving as general manager of the Philadelphia Zoo. During his time at New Jersey Audubon he expanded the organization from a birding club with a membership of 3,000 and a staff of 10, to a thriving conservation organization with 20,000 members and a staff of 80. Tom was an avid fly fisherman and conservationist, and he worked to gain key legal protections for land, water and wildlife throughout the Garden State. He also established many educational programs to connect adults and children with nature. One of the first challenges Tom took on was saving New Jersey’s wetlands from the rampant and often careless sprawl of de-
velopment of the 1980s. Wetlands are a vi- 2004, after years of advocacy by the Hightal habitat for a broad diversity of wildlife, lands Coalition, Gov. James McGreevey but at the time there was nothing to prevent signed the Highlands Water Protection and them from being filled and disturbed. Planning Act, a landmark victory for conWorking with then-Assemblywoman servation. Maureen Ogden, Tom helped pass a new At the opposite end of the state, Tom law to protect not only wetlands, but the worked to protect migratory birds. Sciencritical habitats surrounding them. The tists were realizing the crucial role horseFreshwater Wetlands Protection Act, the shoe crabs play in supporting long-distance strongest wetlands protection bill in the migratory shorebirds like the red knot: nation, was signed by Gov. Tom Kean in their rich eggs provide birds with desper1987. ately needed energy to complete their jourThe development boom ney from the tip of South of the 1980s was also havAmerica to the Canadian GUEST COLUMN ing a destructive impact on Arctic. • the New Jersey Highlands Horseshoe crabs were region in the northwestern being over-harvested for MICHELE S. BYERS part of the state – a source bait, and without them the of clean drinking water for red knot and other species more than five million people and a key could not survive. wildlife habitat. Some 860,000 acres of Under Tom’s leadership, New Jersey sensitive watershed lands were at risk. Audubon launched a “Halt the Harvest” The state’s conservation community campaign to save horseshoe crabs and the realized they would have to band together shorebirds that depend on them. to protect the Highlands. They established The campaign was successful: in 2008, The New Jersey Highlands Coalition in the state Legislature passed a law placing a 1988, with Tom as its first president. The moratorium on harvesting horseshoe crabs. group’s goal was to gain permanent safe- Four years later, the red knot was placed on guards for the region’s water supply. New Jersey’s endangered species list, givTom left the New Jersey Highlands ing it additional protections. Coalition two years later when he was apTom was also a strong and effective adpointed to the bi-state Skylands Greenway vocate for open space preservation. In the Task Force, which released a report calling 1990s, he served as vice chair (with Maufor regional land use planning in the High- reen Ogden as chair) of the Governor’s lands. Council on the Outdoors. This task force Tom’s early leadership helped lay the was charged with assessing New Jersey’s groundwork for what was to come. In open space needs and determining the best
way to fund land acquisition. The council’s recommendation to Gov. Christine Todd Whitman became her signature initiative to permanently preserve one million acres of open space and farmland in 10 years, the largest and most ambitious land acquisition program in state history. I first got to know Tom when I worked closely with him in the late 1980s in his role as the first treasurer of the fledgling Pinelands Preservation Alliance. We spent many hours together going over budgets and financial reports. He made budgets fun and interesting, and generously shared his expertise and knowledge. Tom was also concerned with making sure open space was well cared for after being preserved – that ecological values and biodiversity were protected, and meaningful public access was secured. Tom leaves an amazing legacy: thousands of acres of preserved wetlands, forests, wildlife habitat and natural areas that will be enjoyed by generations to come – and education programs that entice children and adults to fall in love with nature and become its defenders. Thank you, Tom! To learn more about Tom’s life and accomplishments, visit the New Jersey Audubon Society tribute page at https:// njaudubon.org/tom-gilmore/
Michele S. Byers is the executive director of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation, Far Hills. She may be reached at info@njconservation.org
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“Our Borough Council has approved truck ban ordinances for the (county) 500 series roads and even local streets, to no avail. … (A letter from the Borough Engineer states that) ‘The county has agreed that limiting truck traffic within the borough is justified and is agreeable to making an application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation to alter truck routes.’ “Recent events remind me of my appreciation that Monmouth County acquired a grant to study traffic problems in and around Allentown, completed in 2019. But a year later, we have not seen any benefits from the recommendations from the data. We hear nothing of the status of these recommendations. “We need your help to reduce these hazardous traffic conditions and ask for your continued care and attention on issues
causing anxiety and concern related to regional traffic,” Brown wrote. The Examiner forwarded a copy of Brown’s letter to Arnone and he responded, saying, “Currently, there are two major construction projects in Upper Freehold that directly affect traffic conditions in Allentown, specifically on Route 526, Church Street, and Waker Avenue, and Route 524, Main Street; “The road improvements to Route 539A, Sharon Station Road, from Route 539, Allentown-Davis Station Road, to Route 526, Allentown-Red Valley Road, as well as the reconstruction of three bridges; “The active construction on Sharon Station Road poses a unique challenge as trucks and tractor-trailers rely on their GPS, which offer suggested detours through Route 524, Main Street, and Route 539, High Street, in Allentown. The expected date of completion is the end of 2021.
“The reconstruction of a fourth bridge on Holmes Mill Road over Miry Run, which required a detour through Route 539, Davis Station Road, and Route 27, Burlington Path. “The bridge is being replaced due to deterioration ... The anticipated date of completion is early spring 2021 when Holmes Mill Road will open to traffic,” Arnone said. “Allentown is directly impacted by the road and bridge improvement projects as well as the Interstate 195 corridor, which is highly traveled by Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs). “However, Monmouth County, Mercer County, Robbinsville, Upper Freehold and Allentown are able to work together to create a supporting resolution to move forward with a state application procedure for truck prohibition in accordance with New Jersey Administrative Code.
“(State law) can limit the use of nonstate highways by CMVs or exclude CMVs from all non-state highways in a municipality through a state application procedure. “It must be noted that back in 2018 prior to the Moving Mindfully Study, Monmouth County needed consensus from all parties involved to exercise (state law), but unfortunately not all parties could endorse the proposed prohibition of CMVs at that time. “ ... the consent from all parties is required for the proposed regulation because Route 526 is not a self-contained road in Allentown ... “The Monmouth County Department of Public Works and Engineering would like to help resolve this situation for Allentown and is open to discussing this matter with all parties involved to develop improvement alternatives,” Arnone said.
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n 1958, Toyota opened its first American car dealership inside a former Rambler dealership in Hollywood. The Japanese importer sold a whopping 288 cars that year – mostly a failed vehicle called the Toyopet Crown that was way too heavy and miserably slow. But it wasn’t until 1965 when Toyota introduced the Corona Sedan that this Japanese auto maker really began to make inroads into the highly desired American market. Peter Perrotta While it was the Corona that knocked on the door of the American market it was the Corolla, introduced in 1968, that actually kicked it in – starting the Toyota worldwide expansion that at this point is a runaway freight train. By way of contrast, Toyota sold a modest 20,000 cars in the American market in 1966. Fast forward to last year, when Toyota – now widely recognized as the world’s largest auto maker – produced a mind boggling 10.4 million cars for the world market in one year. But a lot has changed along the way for the Japanese automaker. From its humble beginnings, Toyota initially made its bones by producing small, fuel efficient sedans that were known to be high quality, long lasting and durable. As of last count, Toyota now offers 18 different models at its typical American car dealership. Who would have ever envisioned after seeing that first little Corolla – now the biggest selling car in automotive history – that Toyota would someday be making something as large and fuel inefficient as the 229-inch long Tundra pickup truck that gets a whopping 15 miles a gallon from its massive 5.7 liter, V8 engine? Or that they would have ever produced an 8-seat Sequoia SUV that’s 205 inches long and weighs a massive 6,025 pounds? Well, as Toyota infiltrated the American market, it changed its marketing strategy to provide Americans with the massive style SUVs and pickups they had been used to getting from the American car makers.
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I recently jumped behind the wheel of the 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 AWD to see just how refined that Japanese automaker has become with its mid-sized SUV. Toyota made a lot of changes with the 2020 version of the Highlander, the fourth generation of this model. First off, it sports a fresh new sculpted, sporty and aggressive look and stance from the ground up. It measures about 2.4 inches longer than the 2019 model, adding space to the cargo area. It now offers two powertrains as well. The conventional 295 horsepower, 3.5 liter V6 and a 240 horsepower hybrid four cylinder. The model I test drove for one week was the 2020 Toyota Highlander XLE V6 AWD version that came in an attractive Moon Dust exterior color and a handsome sepia leather interior. The base sticker price of the model I drove is $41,200. With added options and $1,120 for destination and delivery, the bottom line sticker price comes in at $44,498. The added options included: $1,040 for the premium audio package that included an upgraded audio system as well as an
8-inch touch screen dynamic navigation system; $425 for the special exterior paint; $318 for carpeted floor mats and carpeted cargo mats; and $395 for paint protection film. I found my Highlander to be more attractive and aggressive looking than its predecessor. As far as interior room and comfort go, I feel it exceeds expectations. It has plenty of leg and head room and offers a smooth, comfortable ride. The interior ergonomics are solid, but not exceptional. Overall, this Highlander gets above average grades all around for the total package it presents. The 3.5 liter, V6 engine gives it enough power so you can make aggressive lane changes on the interstate and cruise quite nicely at high speeds in the left lane on the Turnpike. Put more simply, it drives like you would expect a Toyota to drive. I don’t mean that in any sarcastic way either. It just has a sound overall good ride quality to it, without ever providing you with that tremendous “wow” feeling. Because, in reality, that’s not what Toyota is all about. It’s akin to buying a box of Kellogg’s
Cornflakes at ShopRite. You know what to expect before you open the box. Chances are you won’t be disappointed, nor will you be blown away once you take that first bite. Toyota plays it safe all around, so you know what to expect from the moment you step into the cabin. As far as the EPA fuel consumption ratings go, this Highlander gets an overall 23 miles per gallon in gas mileage – 27 mpg on the highway and 20 mpg in city driving. The EPA estimates that it will cost on average about $1,750 per year in gas to run the Highlander as it uses about 4.3 gallons of gas for every 100 miles driven. The new model Highlander has not been given the government’s five star safety crash test rating yet. The 2020 Highlander comes standard with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Sirius XM, Waze and Amazon Alexa compatibility. There are six different trim levels: the base LE; LE Plus; Limited; Platinum; SE and XLE. Peter Perrotta’s On The Road column appears regularly. He may be contacted at peter@capitalmotorcars.com
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Company develops rapid saliva-based test to detect COVID-19 By ANDREW HARRISON Staff Writer
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new rapid saliva-based antigen test has been developed in Princeton as COVID-19 cases rise again across the United States. Created by RICOVR, the test named Xaliva will be a portable test that is able to detect the virus for businesses, state and federal agencies and school districts. Xaliva is a point of care (POC) test. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, POC tests provide results within minutes of the test being administered, which allows for rapid decisions about patient care. RICOVR has developed their device to have a detection time of between ďŹ ve and 10 minutes. “Anywhere where businesses have to have employees come in or any event that has to have people come in, this would be a POC for that. So [this is] mostly for businesses right now on a mass kind of scale, and then maybe (available) to a consumer down the road, when we can scale the cost,â€? said Brett Felmey, vice president of sales for RICOVR. “Business to business (B2B), the total addressable market is any business in the
world or event you are running that you need to know quickly if people are carrying COVID-19,â€? he said. RICOVR is going B2B because regulatory hurdles are not as high as they are for direct to consumer, he said. Piyush Sadana, co-founder and chief operating ofďŹ cer of RICOVR, said as soon as the company gets approvals for direct to consumer, the test can be done at home. “For COVID, we are working expeditiously to get ready by December for B2B ... we will be ready to submit to FDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). “Currently, the EUA is prioritizing these rapid antigen tests and the processing time for approvals is four to six weeks,â€? Sadana said. “So hopefully if everything goes well and we get approval in time, the test should be out there in early January. Five hundred thousand portable tests can be produced a month once we get approvals. Then we will scale up, naturally.â€? For testing purposes, there is a swab that is supplied for the user to collect a small amount of saliva. The user puts that into a syringe and squeezes the syringe onto a device sensor. A machine (reader) then reads out the amount of analyte (substance whose chemical constituents are be-
ing identiďŹ ed), in this case the saliva. For B2B initial cost, the single-use disposable cartridge will be under $10 and the device reader will be a one-time cost of about $500. The collection swab and cartridge reader strips are disposable kits that will come with the reader. “Our goal is to launch this with about 90% sensitivity. Right now we are in the lab setting and we are close to that, but the real test for sensitivity comes when you do expanded test and do additional sampling, which is still to be done,â€? said Dr. Himanshu Bhatia, founder and CEO of RICOVR. After an individual inserts the sensor into the device, he will press the calibration button, which takes about two seconds to calibrate and has a specialized LED light shining through the sensor. The saliva that has been collected is then deposited onto a ďŹ ber, which is where the device can read the amount of what is being looked at for detection. “Our test is in the category of what is called an antigen test. An antigen is basically a protein component of the virus. The biggest difference (between this test) and other saliva tests for COVID is that you do not have to send a sample anywhere,â€? Bhatia said.
“We have already signed letters of intent for north of 500,000 tests per month,â€? Sadana said. “Our research and development partner is in India and is the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM). “The majority of research and development is happening in India and also the initial scale-up of manufacturing is happening in India, but we are actively talking to U.S. manufacturers to do the contract manufacturing here,â€? Sadana said. Prior to developing the test for COVID-19, RICOVR developed the device to be a portable test to detect THC levels for marijuana use for employers and others, such as colleges and police departments. RICOVR was founded in 2018. The company has 10 full-time employees and consultants, and is continuing its work on developing the commercial use for the ďŹ nal product. “As a company we see expansion into different use capabilities for our devices. Overall, there is a lot of society impact our company can have from COVID to THC to other forms of screening,â€? Bhatia said. “The idea is to not only help these businesses, but to make a drastic change in how economies open up and how police screen for marijuana use.â€?
Morris, McLaughlin headed for victory in Millstone race By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
MILLSTONE – Republicans Michael McLaughlin and Christopher Morris have won three-year terms on the Township Committee in Millstone Township.
Two Republicans, one Democrat and one independent candidate sought the two available terms in the Nov. 3 election. According to results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s OfďŹ ce, as of Nov. 18 and with almost 100% of the ballots counted, Morris, with 4,163 votes,
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human resources, speciďŹ cally in employee relations, talent acquisition operations and auditing/reporting. “I would like to thank the residents for putting their trust in me as a committeeman,â€? McLaughlin said. “It is an extreme honor and I look forward to serving them to the best of my ability. “I would also like to extend congratulations to Chris Morris for winning his seat on the Township Committee. I look forward to working with Chris and the other committee members for the betterment of our great town,â€? he said. Morris has been a resident of Millstone Township for 25 years and is a lifelong resident of the area. He has served as chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission since 2014. In his professional career, Morris is the managing partner of a 50-plus employee security-technology business in Millstone Township.
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NJSIAA delays start of winter sports due to coronavirus The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association, the governing body for high school sports in the state, will delay the start of the 2020-21 winter sports season as coronavirus cases continue to surge. Winter high school sports were expected to start in two weeks. On Nov. 19, the NJSIAA announced that the winter sports season will be divided into three groups: Season 2, Season 3 and a newly added Season 2A. Ice hockey is the only winter sport that will be allowed to start preseason practices for the 2020-21 season prior to the end of
2020. Teams may begin preseason practice on Dec. 14 and may begin playing games on Jan. 4, according to a press release. Fencing, bowling, and girls and boys basketball teams will be permitted to start practices on Jan. 11 and begin regular season play on Jan. 26. The new Season 2A will consist of swimming and winter track and field. Student-athletes who participate in those sports may begin practicing on Feb. 1 and may start participating in meets on Feb. 16. Wrestling has been pushed back to Season 3, joining gymnastics and girls vol-
Frascella wins re-election By MATTHEW SOCKOL Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD – Incumbent Republican Dr. Robert Frascella has been re-elected to a new three-year term on the Township Committee in Upper Freehold Township. Frascella ran unopposed in the Nov. 3 election to retain his seat on the governing body. The last contested race for a seat on the Township Committee was in 2017. According to results posted online by the Monmouth County Clerk’s Office, as of Nov. 19 and with almost 100% of the
ballots counted, Frascella had 3,571 votes. The results are unofficial until they have been certified by the county. Frascella, who has been a resident of Upper Freehold for 17 years, is a dentist in private practice. He has served on the Township Committee for nine years. His new term will run from Jan. 1, 2021 through Dec. 31, 2023. All five members of the Township Committee are Republicans. Frascella is joined on the governing body by Stephen Alexander, Robert Faber, Stanley Moslowski Jr. and LoriSue H. Mount.
leyball in Season 3. Practices for Season 3 sports can start on March 1 and matches, games and competitions are allowed to begin on March 16, according to the press release. NJSIAA administrators said postseason competition is still under consideration for all Season 3 sports (wrestling, gymnastics, girls volleyball), however, the association said it will not sponsor postseason competition for any of the other winter sports. Conferences around the state can hold postseason play at their own discretion, according to the press release. “We remain keenly focused on providing New Jersey’s student-athletes with the
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Floor Finishing
DELUXE WOOD FLOORING
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DAN'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
Odd jobs done inside & out. Call Dan, 732-238-2429 HANDYMAN Painting, Tiling, Remodeling, Baths Cabinetry, Kitchens. Neat, clean, reliable. Free est. Kyle 732-395-9329
Home Improvements
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732-322-3820 E. ANDRÉ
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Lawn Care / Landscaping
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Odd Jobs/Cleanups
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Power Washing
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Roofing/Siding
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ROOFING
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732-900-6087
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Auto/Truck Wanted
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Gutters
Action Construction JB ELECTRICAL Professional Home Remodeling at Reasonable Rates
Call George for free Estimate
732-742-2185 Lic# 13VH02579300
Contractors
The Name You Know & Trust
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Additions Add a Level Custom Basements Kitchens Baths
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INSTALLATION REPAIRS CLEANING
Electrical
V & D ELECTRIC, LLC. Over 25 Years Experience New Construction Addition’s Basement Remodels Service Upgrades Trouble Shooting & Repairs Outdoor Lighting We Call Ceiling Fans Recessed Lighting You Back!
Interior HH Exterior We Accept Credit Cards
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• Additio�s • Attics 10% • Baseme�ts OFF • Bathrooms Any JOB • Carpets Booked B� 11/30/20 • Carpe�tr� Mi�. $300 • Ceramic Tile • Cou�ter Tops • Decks • Doors • Dormers • Sheetrock • Floori�g (we are dustless)
Fully Insured
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200 Gutters
Free Est. • Bonded & Ins. • Lic. # 15903
732-238-1049 VDElectric@msn.com
NJ Lic# 13VH06672000
www.ke�floorshic.com
732-952-5131
Home Improvements
TIMCO HOME IMPROVEMENTS
732-238-8519
NM-00445411
• Gutters • Hardwood Floors • Kitche�s • Lami�ate Floors • Moldi�gs • Odd Jobs • Pai�ti�g • Power Washi�g • Repairs • Roofi�g • Sidi�g • Wallpaper Removal • Wi�dows
HARDWOOD SPECIALIST • NEW JERSEY’S BEST
Free Estimates • Lic. #14030 Bonded/Insured
We Accept All Major Credit Cards -
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Fully Insured • Free Estimates • Owner Operated
• 24 Hour Emergency Service • All Of Your Residential Electrical Needs • Same Day Service
www.spitalettoelectric.com email: info@spitalettoelectric.com
732-759-5897
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Call for free estimate
NM-00445420
Call Mike for an estimate.
Serving Monmouth, Old Bridge, Parlin & surrounding.
KEY CONSTRUCTION
Gutter Covers RooďŹ ng & Chimney Repairs
OWNER OPERATED
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No job too small. All levels of home repairs & improvements. Carpentry • Painting • Tile/Molding • Powerwashing
Handypersons
SPITALETTO ELECTRIC
NM-00444254
NM-00445414
SERVICE UPGRADES
Electrical
muzioconstruction.com muzioconst@optonline.net Lic#13VH00073300
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EAMLESS GUTTERS & LEADERS
NM-00445423
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Residential/Commercial
JB GUTTERS S
Specializing in • Custom Seemless Gutters Leaf Guards • Roofing Siding - Windows WITH THIS AD Exp. 12/4/20
• Bathroom And Kitchen Remodeling NM-00445421
CONTRACTOR
Handypersons
NM-00443509
Building Remodeling
Free Est. • Fully Ins. • 35 Years Experience NM-00444985
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
732-572-2678
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Landscape Restoration Experts RESIDENTIAL & WORKING FOR COMMERCIAL A GREENER NEW JERSEY
• Hardwood Floors • Kitchens • Laminate Floors • Moldings • Odd Jobs • Painting • Power Washing • Repairs • RooďŹ ng • Sheds • Siding • Wallpaper • Windows
• Fall Clean-Ups • Complete Lawn Renovation & Restoration • Complete Landscape ALL Restoration & Installation WORK • All Full Trimming & Pruning GUARANTEED • All types of Fall Seeding/Aeration • De-Thatching/Core Aeration • Slit Seeding
ALL WORK GUARANTEED !!!
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Now Accepting Most Credit Cards
732-613-1115 973-818-0880
(OfďŹ ce) (Cell)
732-257-5973 Lic. # 13VH08853200
www.buildwithasjr.com
NM-00444277
TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Home Improvements
AJ’s Home Improvement, LLC 732-900-6087
Lawn Care
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INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING INC.
Paver Walkways Patio • Driveways Snow Plowing
COMPLETE LANDSCAPE DESIGN 732-549-6387
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Lawn Care
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Landscaping
C.H.E.A.P.
Any Service of $1,000 or more
TREE SERVICE
732-548-1653
NM-00444992
Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
NM-00444989
• Tree Removal • Trimming • Pruning • Stump Grinding • FIREWOOD • Lots Cleared Serving: Edison, FIREWOOD Metuchen, Colonia, Woodbridge, N.Brunswick, Highland Park and “We Are TheMilltown, Most Recommended surrounding. Tree Service In The Areaâ€?
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
$200 OFF
Any Service of $1,500 or more
Must present coupon at time of estimate. Exp. 11/30/20
Storm damage/storm related issues excluded.
** DISCOUNTED FIREWOOD ** 1 Cord $185.00 • 1/2 Cord $100
732-257-1170
www.budgetpropertymaintenance.com
FULLY INSURED, FREE ESTIMATES
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OWNER OPERATED
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Landscaping
Tree Service, Inc.
Free Estimates Fully Insured Over 20 Years Experience 24 Hour Emergency Service Senior Citizen Discount
CALL NICK
Will Serve The Monmouth Areas For Tree Work & Landscaping Only
Veteran Discounts Available
CLEAN-UPS
NJ State Pesticide Lic.#97065A
UNITED
CERTIFIED
Interior Carpentry Painting Repairs Basement WaterprooďŹ ng No Job Too Small or Big!
• • • •
CertiďŹ ed brick paver and retaining wall installer
(Patios, Retaining Walls, Pavers, Sidewalks)
Landscaping
Lawn Care
• • • •
Residential/Commercial/Municipal
Commercial & Residential
Exterior All Types of RooďŹ ng Flat & Shingles Repair or New Deck Repair & Staining Chimney & Fencing Shed Repairs Powerwashing
Landscaping
NM-00445425
732-207-3933 732-617-TREE
Lawn Care
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EXPERT
LAWN & LANDSCAPING, LLC
LANDSCAPING • TREE SERVICES STUMP REMOVAL • SPRINKLER REPAIR BULK MATERIAL DELIVERY
NM-00445277
Home Improvements
Landscaping
FALL CLEAN-UPS SNOW REMOVAL SNOW DAMAGE EMERGENCY SERVICE AVAILABLE Complete Landscaping & Maintenance Tree & Shrub Pruning Retaining Walls Storm Damage Mulch & Stone
(732) 238-2050
Commercial & Residential Free Estimates Fully Insured TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
Masonry/Paving
Serving the area for over 31 years! Best from Europe!
POLISH
MASON
All Phases of Brick, Stone & Concrete Work Free Designing Available www.poloniaconstruction.com
FULLY INSURED
24 HR. ANSWERING SERVICE
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Painting/Wallpapering
Plumbing
Glenn Kaune’s Custom Painting Satisfaction Guaranteed
NM-00445429
Quality Work • Affordable Wallpaper Removal • Sheetrock Repair Taping/Spackling • Interior/Exterior Reliable Prompt Service
Painting/Wallpapering
DISCOUNTS 732-605-0362 AVAILABLE Over 30 yrs. • Free Est./Ins.
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ALL WORK DONE BY OWNER
plumbing & heating “Honest, Neat and Professional Service�
www.mattcoplumbing.com
732-418-0011 H
Metuchen, NJ 08840 | info@mattcoplumbing.com
Painting/Wallpapering
3rd Generation
ART MOHR PAINTING 732-983-1520
NM-00444554
Interior & Exterior Residential & Commercial Powerwashing Drywall Repair Taping & Spackling Handyman Services Snowplowing Services
Free Estimates NJ State Fully Licensed & Insured
PAINTING
• All Phases Of Painting • Interior/Exterior • Moulding Installation •No Job Too Small
When quality, Reliability & Experience Matter
(732) 534-0548
Owned & operated by Joshua Ludlow Free Estimates • References • Fully Insured NM-00445988
Lic#13VH06178600
Plumbing
David J. McConnell 732-257-6254
Plumbing • Heating  ď€ď€Ľ Home Improvements
Painting/Wallpapering
s Year
Free Estimates - Fully Insured
732-906-0385
P Boilers Installed/Repaired P Water Heaters Installed P Drains & Sewer lines cleaned P Sewer & Water Mains installed P Kitchen & Bath Remodeling P Framing & Sheet Rock
No Job Too Small NJ Lic#8843
#13VH04604300
NM-00444807
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TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL 732-358-5200
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